Natural landmarks · London
New Beacon School
New Beacon School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
New Beacon School is a school heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
New Beacon School is an educational institution located in London. It is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. The school caters to a diverse student body and emphasises both academic and personal development.
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Background
History
In the spring term 1882, John Stewart Norman and his friend Frank Ritchie took over The Beacon, which had been established as a preparatory school in 1863 at 18 St John's Road, Sevenoaks. As the numbers in the school grew, larger premises were needed, leading to the decision in October 1897 to build a new boarding school in Sevenoaks. Land was acquired from Lord Amherst's Montreal Park estate at Cross Keys, and construction of The New Beacon began in February 1899. The new building was ready by the end of the Autumn Term 1899. In January 1900 the New Beacon opened for the (continued) education of boys in a building with a capacity for 60 boarders. The exterior of the building changed little…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2622, 0.1771
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Sevenoaks
- Postcode
- TN13 2PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Established
- 1863
- Official site
- www.newbeacon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7005449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: New Beacon School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Beacon School?
- New Beacon School is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN13 2PB), in the parish of Sevenoaks.
- When was New Beacon School built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Is New Beacon School free to visit?
- Yes, New Beacon School is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Beacon School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN13 2PB. It sits within the Sevenoaks parliamentary constituency.